The book by Trump’s former National Security Advisor John Bolton will not go on sale until June 23, but the material in it is already in the hands of the press. What its 592 pages say about the president is not exactly unexpected, but is damning nonetheless.
Let’s not make John Bolton a hero. He looks good only by comparison to his former boss.
He long has wanted to go to war with Iran and has been a hawk in general. If he was genuinely concerned about the country’s situation, he could have testified, which he refused to do. He is as despicable as Trump.
There are so many issues embedded in this one HCR post. I admire the way you can distill information into such a concise package! The insane claim that all conversations with a president are "highly classified" is proof that Trump is in a panic about this book--probably because when they tried to bury it in January no one actually bothered to read it, least of all H/T.TrumpDoesn'tRead. As a result they have no idea what the book actually contains. I have no confidence in the motives of Bolton, who is a warmongering, mendacious, self-aggrandizer whose career has been spent boosting himself by denigrating others. Even if what he writes are lists of provably impeachable offenses, the fact that he refused to testify without tying Congress up in knots for months with subpoena challenges suggests that he is not acting in good faith. Perhaps what he wanted was for his testimony and the book to be produced simultaneously--which would make the timing right in terms of court challenges to congressional subpoenas being completed by around this time had they been introduced in November/December. He would certainly have made more money that way.
I posted this on a WaPo article comment page but it is germane to HCR’s description of “The” book that I think it bears posting here:
And yet, with all this, hundreds, if not thousands, of his flock are in Tulsa waiting in line, in tents, three days before the event, for the opportunity to view the Chosen One and, as a bonus, to potentially contract COVID-19.
The fact that he has demanded this gathering and his flock is going to gather illustrates the disregard he has for the citizens of the USA. Further, his flock feels no responsibility in taking part in a super-spreader event that will affect thousands (remember that it is estimated that R0>2) of innocents with COVID-19.
This adulation and his flock’s irresponsibility to other Citizens is, IMHO, insane.
I think the real elephant in the room is John Bolton - a man who purports himself a patriot, when in fact he sold out the country for a book deal. He knew exactly what he was doing when he offered to testify only under subpoena. Would he have made a real difference? Probably not, but I don't know how he sleeps at night.
Fun times finally. If the pile on continues, and the polls move even lower for the prez, I'm thinking he'll throw in the towel to avoid having to be known in history as a loser, losing the election. Fingers crossed. Toes, too.
Thanks for making it clear that while Bolton feels it’s necessary to criticize the House Democrats on their handling of impeachment, he did everything he could to impede their success. As much as I rub my hands with glee over the information Bolton is releasing, at bottom this book is self-serving and will probably have little effect on the 2020 election.
Thanx for the heads-up confirming the corruption in this regime occupying the White House. (And the complicit “do nothing” Repugnant Senate). I hope the book withstands the illegal challenges and goes public. As for Bolton, he was part of the corruption so who cares if he has personal illegal grief from former toadies with whom he colluded.
TODAY'S HISTORY LESSON: THE BLACK LAWN JOCKEY (footman).
These days people don't know the real meaning behind these statues, so they vandalize them, and think of them as racist, etc. The history of the black 'footman' with a lantern is the exact opposite. Its meaning signified that the home was a stop on the Underground Railroad. These were largely a northern thing, and weren't commonly found in the South until after WWII when northerners moved there and brought this custom with them. The clothing of the statue was also coded. A striped jockey's shirt meant that this was a place to swap horses, while a footman in a tailed coat meant overnight lodging and/or food, and a blue sailor's waist coat meant the homeowner could take you to a port and get you on a ship to Canada. Later, these came back into popularity after WWII, and they were again coded. Mostly to show that the white homeowners supported early civil rights efforts, and were NOT Klan members, etc. These statues are something we should be proud of because they led a lot of people to their freedom and they also represent the bravery and support of the homeowner's that risked their homes, themselves and their families for the struggle of freedom and equality.
Mary Trump's damning book is next. According to the Daily Beast, Trump is gearing up for a legal fight, getting his attorneys involved and telling people close to him that Mary Trump had signed a non-disclosure agreement years ago. That could buy him time before the election, if if it's a legal battle he can't wint. Given the extent to which NDAs are legal documents and enforceable should make them a relevant "thing to know," document and have a thorough accounting of, about any candidate running for POTUS in the future, and as part of national clearance for WH administration.
It's terrible how one gets so "blazé" about sensational revelations about Trump. Overkill no...but it would be so good to see something done about it. The real problem here is McConnell and his troop of "baby elephants" who are so scared, or reliant upon, their rogue bull that they are frozen solid. Fortunately their are cracks appearing in the iceberg. Isn't time that the Republican Party took its future in its own hands and spilt into 2 seperate parties? Right and extreme rightwing? If they did could the democrats follow?
What??!! Trump was happy to sell out a million Uighurs for his own personal gain - agreeing that sending them to prison camps was a right and proper action in exchange for some agricultural products. A million people. Let's think about that. And Bolton (and presumably others) did nothing. Let's think about that too.
Many of us are of the same low opinion of Bolton. He had his chance to do something and he was a coward. But add to this the true patriots such as Lt. Colonel Vindman, Dr. Fiona Hill and Marie Yovanovitch who risked their careers and their lives (death threats have been made) and the true depth of Bolton’s cowardice shows through.
Bolton seems to be more like Trump than he will admit: he wants this to be about himself, or he would have done his patriotic duty and testified before a deliberative body who wanted to DO something about Trump. He was clearly upset about what Trump has done, but apparently Bolton doesn't view that as treason. He wants to be President himself, perhaps.
I believe there's a possibility, just a chance, that Bolton's book could help his re-election. His quid-pro-quo with President Xi -- the "Art of the Deal" -- can be spun to show his base, especially farmers, that he was negotiating for them!
Let’s not make John Bolton a hero. He looks good only by comparison to his former boss.
He long has wanted to go to war with Iran and has been a hawk in general. If he was genuinely concerned about the country’s situation, he could have testified, which he refused to do. He is as despicable as Trump.
There are so many issues embedded in this one HCR post. I admire the way you can distill information into such a concise package! The insane claim that all conversations with a president are "highly classified" is proof that Trump is in a panic about this book--probably because when they tried to bury it in January no one actually bothered to read it, least of all H/T.TrumpDoesn'tRead. As a result they have no idea what the book actually contains. I have no confidence in the motives of Bolton, who is a warmongering, mendacious, self-aggrandizer whose career has been spent boosting himself by denigrating others. Even if what he writes are lists of provably impeachable offenses, the fact that he refused to testify without tying Congress up in knots for months with subpoena challenges suggests that he is not acting in good faith. Perhaps what he wanted was for his testimony and the book to be produced simultaneously--which would make the timing right in terms of court challenges to congressional subpoenas being completed by around this time had they been introduced in November/December. He would certainly have made more money that way.
I posted this on a WaPo article comment page but it is germane to HCR’s description of “The” book that I think it bears posting here:
And yet, with all this, hundreds, if not thousands, of his flock are in Tulsa waiting in line, in tents, three days before the event, for the opportunity to view the Chosen One and, as a bonus, to potentially contract COVID-19.
The fact that he has demanded this gathering and his flock is going to gather illustrates the disregard he has for the citizens of the USA. Further, his flock feels no responsibility in taking part in a super-spreader event that will affect thousands (remember that it is estimated that R0>2) of innocents with COVID-19.
This adulation and his flock’s irresponsibility to other Citizens is, IMHO, insane.
I think the real elephant in the room is John Bolton - a man who purports himself a patriot, when in fact he sold out the country for a book deal. He knew exactly what he was doing when he offered to testify only under subpoena. Would he have made a real difference? Probably not, but I don't know how he sleeps at night.
Fun times finally. If the pile on continues, and the polls move even lower for the prez, I'm thinking he'll throw in the towel to avoid having to be known in history as a loser, losing the election. Fingers crossed. Toes, too.
Thanks for making it clear that while Bolton feels it’s necessary to criticize the House Democrats on their handling of impeachment, he did everything he could to impede their success. As much as I rub my hands with glee over the information Bolton is releasing, at bottom this book is self-serving and will probably have little effect on the 2020 election.
Thank you for distilling the daily mind-boggling dump of information! My brain and sanity owe you a debit of gratitude.
Thanx for the heads-up confirming the corruption in this regime occupying the White House. (And the complicit “do nothing” Repugnant Senate). I hope the book withstands the illegal challenges and goes public. As for Bolton, he was part of the corruption so who cares if he has personal illegal grief from former toadies with whom he colluded.
Totally different but is this true?
TODAY'S HISTORY LESSON: THE BLACK LAWN JOCKEY (footman).
These days people don't know the real meaning behind these statues, so they vandalize them, and think of them as racist, etc. The history of the black 'footman' with a lantern is the exact opposite. Its meaning signified that the home was a stop on the Underground Railroad. These were largely a northern thing, and weren't commonly found in the South until after WWII when northerners moved there and brought this custom with them. The clothing of the statue was also coded. A striped jockey's shirt meant that this was a place to swap horses, while a footman in a tailed coat meant overnight lodging and/or food, and a blue sailor's waist coat meant the homeowner could take you to a port and get you on a ship to Canada. Later, these came back into popularity after WWII, and they were again coded. Mostly to show that the white homeowners supported early civil rights efforts, and were NOT Klan members, etc. These statues are something we should be proud of because they led a lot of people to their freedom and they also represent the bravery and support of the homeowner's that risked their homes, themselves and their families for the struggle of freedom and equality.
Mary Trump's damning book is next. According to the Daily Beast, Trump is gearing up for a legal fight, getting his attorneys involved and telling people close to him that Mary Trump had signed a non-disclosure agreement years ago. That could buy him time before the election, if if it's a legal battle he can't wint. Given the extent to which NDAs are legal documents and enforceable should make them a relevant "thing to know," document and have a thorough accounting of, about any candidate running for POTUS in the future, and as part of national clearance for WH administration.
It's terrible how one gets so "blazé" about sensational revelations about Trump. Overkill no...but it would be so good to see something done about it. The real problem here is McConnell and his troop of "baby elephants" who are so scared, or reliant upon, their rogue bull that they are frozen solid. Fortunately their are cracks appearing in the iceberg. Isn't time that the Republican Party took its future in its own hands and spilt into 2 seperate parties? Right and extreme rightwing? If they did could the democrats follow?
What??!! Trump was happy to sell out a million Uighurs for his own personal gain - agreeing that sending them to prison camps was a right and proper action in exchange for some agricultural products. A million people. Let's think about that. And Bolton (and presumably others) did nothing. Let's think about that too.
Many of us are of the same low opinion of Bolton. He had his chance to do something and he was a coward. But add to this the true patriots such as Lt. Colonel Vindman, Dr. Fiona Hill and Marie Yovanovitch who risked their careers and their lives (death threats have been made) and the true depth of Bolton’s cowardice shows through.
P.S. I hate that I can't go back in to edit my comment below, the way I can on FaceBook.
Bolton seems to be more like Trump than he will admit: he wants this to be about himself, or he would have done his patriotic duty and testified before a deliberative body who wanted to DO something about Trump. He was clearly upset about what Trump has done, but apparently Bolton doesn't view that as treason. He wants to be President himself, perhaps.
I believe there's a possibility, just a chance, that Bolton's book could help his re-election. His quid-pro-quo with President Xi -- the "Art of the Deal" -- can be spun to show his base, especially farmers, that he was negotiating for them!